Following his defeat in the Monte Carlo final against Jannik Sinner and his withdrawal from the Rome Masters 1000, the uncertainty surrounding two-time defending Paris Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz's participation in this year's tournament has continued for several weeks. Ultimately, he has decided not to defend his title, citing an injury to his right wrist.
Roland-Garros: defending champion Carlos Alcaraz forced to withdraw
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Tue 14:16 - olympics.com
Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz casts doubt over French Open 2026 appearance: “Pushing now could harm me in the future” - olympics.com
Fri 15:50 - La Repubblica (IT)
Carlos Alcaraz skips Rome and Roland Garros: “It's a complicated moment for me”
Fri 15:55 - Bleacher Report
Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from 2026 French Open at Roland-Garros with Wrist Injury - Bleacher Report
Fri 15:55 - La Libre (BE)
Tennis: double title holder Alcaraz withdraws from Roland-Garros
Fri 16:00 - HLN (BE)
Big setback: defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has to forfeit Roland Garros due to injury
Fri 16:01 - ATP Tour
Alcaraz to miss Rome & Roland Garros: 'We will come out of it stronger' - ATP Tour
Fri 16:02 - BBC
French Open: Carlos Alcaraz to miss Grand Slam title defence with wrist injury - BBC
Fri 16:02 - Le Monde
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Roland-Garros, where he is double title holder
Fri 16:05 - ESPN
Alcaraz won't defend French Open title due to wrist injury - ESPN
Fri 16:25 - olympics.com
Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of French Open 2026 with right wrist injury - olympics.com
Fri 16:36 - El Mundo (ES)
Carlos Alcaraz will not compete at Roland Garros due to his right wrist injury
Fri 17:00 - Tennishead
Why Carlos Alcaraz’s French Open withdrawal may actually be bad news for Jannik Sinner - Tennishead
Fri 17:10 - NBC News
Carlos Alcaraz out of the French Open because of his wrist injury - NBC News
Fri 17:19 - Yahoo Sports
Carlos Alcaraz to miss 2026 French Open due to wrist injury - Yahoo Sports
Fri 17:30 - Tennishead
Carlos Alcaraz warned he has ‘made a mistake’ which could hurt his career - Tennishead
Fri 21:23 - El Mundo (ES)
The complex injury that leaves Alcaraz without Roland Garros: "It is a complicated process"
Sat 03:19 - Bounces | Ben Rothenberg
What's Left Without Carlos Alcaraz - Bounces | Ben Rothenberg
Sat 05:00 - South China Morning Post
Reigning 2-time champion Carlos Alcaraz to miss French Open with wrist injury - South China Morning Post
Sat 09:15 - Tennis.com
Carlos Alcaraz’s absence leaves Jannik Sinner alone at the top for the rest of the clay swing - Tennis.com
Sat 12:26 - France 24
Roland-Garros: defending champion Carlos Alcaraz forced to withdraw
Sat 12:26 - France 24
Sports - Roland-Garros: defending champion Carlos Alcaraz forced to withdraw - France 24